Front Cover From the desk of the editor-in-chief 5 Cover Story Peaceful Co-existence The oil palm supports both economic and environmental outcomes 6 Sustainability Rethink Bio-fuel Policies It’s time to factor in the full environmental costs 13 Implanting Best Practice How one Malaysian plantation company walks the talk 16 Europe Targets Biomass Sources Imports for the bio-fuel or bio-energy sectors must meet sustainability criteria 19 Everyone’s Business Sustainable business is about sustainable supply and demand 22 An Inescapable Conclusion Are moves to curb global warming on the wrong track? 25 Bio-fuels Outer Limits of Biomass There are limits to its potential as an energy source 27 Head Start Palm oil could become the top choice of bio-fuel producers 29 Markets Secret to Survival It boils down to increasing productivity and reducing costs 34 Upward Mobility Near-term conditions are positive for vegetable oils 38 China’s Mark Global agricultural output is moving around Chinese supply and demand 41 Market Briefs Market Analysis 44 Supply-led Surge Expect lower palm oil supply and higher prices 47 Food Technology Understanding Oils and Fats The series continues with a focus on the functions of fats in food 50 Publications Lure of the Land On ‘sailing’ into a career in planting 54 Pullout Palm oil production through sustainable plantations Malaysia leads in responsible farming practices - here’s how.